Housing Needs Survey Report May/June 2014
Yealand Conyers Parish
within the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Cumbria Rural Housing Trust Redhills House, Redhills Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DT T: 01768 210264 E: [email protected] W: www.crht.org.uk Data Protection Registration Number Z810236X Company Registration Number 292 0997 Registered Charity Number: 1064136
Cumbria Rural Housing Trust Redhills House, Redhills Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DT T: 01768 210264 E: [email protected] W: www.crht.org.uk
Yealand Conyers Parish
Housing Needs Survey May/June 2014
CONTENTS
1. The Housing Needs Survey 2. Information and maps of area surveyed 3. Housing Needs Survey Executive Summary 4. Key Findings 5. Survey Graphs 6. Survey comments 7. Housing Market 8. Affordable Housing Definition & Eligibility Criteria 9. Survey Letter and Questionnaire
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 2 May/June 2014 1. The Housing Needs Survey
Background A dedicated Development Plan Document (DPD) is being prepared by South Lakeland District Council and Lancaster City Council for the whole of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Cumbria Rural Housing Trust (CRHT) was commissioned by South Lakeland District Council and Lancaster City Council, with the support of Arnside and Silverdale AONB Partnership, to conduct a Housing Needs Survey in each of the parishes within the AONB as part of the plan preparation process. The aim of the AONB Housing Needs Surveys is to provide additional evidence, at parish level, to supplement existing housing needs based evidence previously prepared by South Lakeland District and Lancaster City Councils. In South Lakeland that evidence specifically includes a Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA), undertaken in 2014 by arc4 and also the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) undertaken in 2009 by Roger Tym and Partners. In Lancaster, it includes two recent district-wide studies: the 2011 Housing Needs Survey undertaken by David Couttie Associates and the 2013 Independent Housing Requirements Study undertaken by Turley Associates. The local evidence in this report will be used to help the Councils understand the particular housing needs in the AONB, in line with paragraph 159 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The Councils will use all the housing evidence to calculate the objectively assessed needs for market and affordable housing in the AONB, as set out in paragraph 47 of the NPPF. The Arnside and Silverdale Development Plan Document will form part of both authorities’ Local Plans. It will identify sites for new housing and employment to meet local needs and will set out planning policies to ensure that development reflects the AONB designation.
Methodology and approach Housing need, and assumption of need, requires the assessment of the future population in an area, together with the number, type and age of households. This Housing Needs Survey is designed to identify households in need of affordable housing over a 5 year period, as well as other housing data collected from the survey responses. It aims to identify the following:
• Establish if there is a need for affordable housing in the parish. • The number, type and tenure of affordable dwellings needed. • The desires of those in local need within the parish. • Inform policy for future development in the AONB. • Provide evidence of need for future planning applications.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 3 May/June 2014 The questionnaire is based upon a tried and tested methodology used by CRHT for over 25 years. Consultation with South Lakeland District Council and Lancaster City Council ensured it met their criteria, whilst retaining parity with other Housing Need Surveys completed by CRHT in Cumbria.
A survey form and letter explaining the purpose of the Housing Needs Survey was posted to every household (100%) within the parishes of the AONB area. A self addressed envelope was included and a return date of Monday 16th June 2013 was given.
The CRHT survey form comprises two sections:
• Part 1 – gathers general information about those who live/work in the parish. • Part 2 – gathers more detailed information about those who state they are in housing need.
To encourage responses, pre-survey publicity was circulated on South Lakeland District Council, Lancaster City Council and the Arnside and Silverdale AONB websites. A Consultation event, facilitated by the Arnside and Silverdale AONB Manager, was held on the 20th May 2014, with representation from the Parish Councils, local landowners and a number of organisations from the AONB Partnership.
A consultation event will be held in the autumn of 2014, to discuss the findings of the surveys and any further implications for the AONB area.
The Cumbria Rural Housing Trust housing needs survey is conducted at parish level and reports the needs and opinions expressed by the respondents who completed the survey. It does not capture the future needs or represent the opinions of all of the households in each parish, as some households have chosen not to respond. As a parish survey it does not include the needs of residents who live outside the parish or area surveyed, these views would be captured in a district wide survey. Neither does the Cumbria Rural Housing Trust parish survey use any statistical methods or weighting of figures, as in a district wide survey, rather it provides a snap shot in time of the needs and view of those who completed it.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 4 May/June 2014 2. Information and maps of area surveyed
Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Arnside & Silverdale AONB is a unique landscape of national importance. It was designated in 1972 and covers an area of 75km2 in south Cumbria and north Lancashire. Recognised as one of England’s finest landscapes, the area is especially celebrated for its characteristic limestone landscape and diversity of wildlife.
The primary purpose of AONB designation is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the area1 and all local authorities have a statutory duty to pay ‘due regard’ to this purpose in carrying out their functions in relation to, or so as to affect, land in AONBs2. The National Planning Policy Framework provides specific guidance for development planning in relation to AONBs and Paragraph 115 confirms that AONBs ‘have the highest status of protection in relation to landscape and scenic beauty’.
The statutory Arnside & Silverdale AONB Management Plan 2014-19 sets out a shared Vision for the area and describes how the area will be managed to conserve and enhance it for the future. The AONB Development Plan Document will act as a companion document to the Management Plan so that, together, both documents provide a comprehensive management approach that delivers both for the special qualities of the area and for sustainable development of local communities.
1 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949; confirmed by Section 82 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 2 Section 85 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 5 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 6 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers Parish Yealand Conyers, in Lancashire, is the smallest parish within the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
2011 census data states the parish contains 95 households, housing 190 residents, of these:
• Almost ⅓ (32.6%) of the population are over 65.
• Properties are mainly detached houses (47.2%). semi-detached (29.2%), terraced houses (12.3%), and flats; either purpose built or other (11.3%).
• 66.6% households are owner occupied, 26% are privately rented. 8.3% are in other rented accommodation and 1% are social rented.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 7 May/June 2014 3 . Housing Needs Survey Executive Summary
Below is an executive summary of the affordable housing need, information on those not in need, responses from all households completing the survey and other housing information.
Parish Surveyed Return Date Surveys issued Surveys returned Return rate
Yealand Conyers 16th June 2014 109 46 42.2%
Affordable housing requirements, tenure and dwelling type
Recommended General Older (over 55) Other Total affordable housing Accommodation Accommodation Accommodation tenure and dwelling type Smaller 1/2 Larger 3+ 1/2 Bedroom Sheltered Bedroom Bedroom Housing Rent 1 1 2
Intermediate 1 1 Housing/ Discounted sale Other
2 1 3 Total
Respondents in affordable housing need
• 7 respondents (15.21%) stated they or someone living in the household had a need to move in the next 5 years. • 3 households are in need of affordable housing. • The need is for two 1/2 bedroom flats or houses (2) and one 1/2 bedroom flat/ bungalow for an older household. • The tenure required is for two rented properties and one intermediate/discounted sale. • None of the respondents are registered on Ideal Choice Homes/Council list or on a local private landlord list.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 8 May/June 2014 Respondents not in need • 4 respondents stated they needed to move, but are deemed not to be in need of affordable housing. • The desired number of bedrooms of those deemed not in housing need is for two and three bed roomed properties. • The aspiration of housing type, of those deemed not in need, is mainly for houses, one for accommodation on one level and two indicated an interest in self-build as a housing option. • Demographic changes and the growing ageing population may well be having an impact on the demand for open market housing types.
All household survey responses • Of all of the survey responses, 56.5% would support the construction of new homes in the parish for local people, 41.5% would not and 2% did not respond. • In the view of all respondents new homes are mainly required for young people, no further homes needed and small families. (For full list see survey graph, housing required, part 1).
Other housing information • Six of the seven responses stated they felt there was a lack of suitable existing housing to meet their needs. • There is no affordable housing in the parish. • The average property price in the parish over the last year is £355,000. • 3 of the 7 respondents stating a need to move indicated an interest in self build as a housing option.
The return rate of 42.20% % is above the average of 30.88% for this type of parish survey, conducted by Cumbria Rural Housing Trust since 2006.
Cumbria Rural Housing Trust would like to say thank you to all respondents for taking the time to complete the survey and providing information for this consultation.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 9 May/June 2014 4. Key Findings 7 respondents (15.22%) stated that their household or someone living within the household needed to move to another home in the parish within the next 5 years.
The survey shows that that 3 respondents in Yealand Conyers Parish are in need of affordable housing within the next 5 years.
Who is in need?
• Two of the respondents are in need of 1/2 bedroom accommodation, bungalow or flat, for over 55 year olds. • The other is for a 1/2 bedroom house or flat for an adult child living at home with their parents and wish to set up home for the first time.
The following tables show Cumbria Rural Housing Trust’s assessment of the affordable housing needs: the type of housing required, when and the existing tenure of the households.
Recommended affordable 1/2 bedroom 1/2 bedroom Total housing needs & when House/flat Bungalow/flat needed Intermediate housing (over 55) /discounted sale Rent Now 1 1 12 months 3 years 5 years 2 2 Total 1 2 3
Move Existing tenure of households deemed Move within Move within Move now within Total to be in need 3 years 5 years 12 Months Rent from council or Housing Association Rent from private Landlord 1 1 Own home with mortgage Tied accommodation to job 1 1 Live with parents or relatives 1 1 Lodging with another household Other Total 1 2 3
*Bedroom numbers have taken into consideration creating a mix of 1/2 and 3+ bed properties to satisfy future needs and be more sustainable, rather than numbers based on The Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 10 May/June 2014 Householders deemed not to be in need of affordable housing in the parish
Not in need of affordable housing in the parish Number Unsuitably housed, could satisfy needs on open market 3 Could satisfy needs on open market 1 Total 4
• The respondents defined as “unsuitably housed, could satisfy needs on the open market”, are over the age of 55 and have stated they would like to move as their current housing is too large, too expensive, difficult to maintain, cannot manage stairs or wish to have level access accommodation. However, their current home is an asset, contributing to their affordability potential and ability to satisfy their needs on the open market.
• Likewise, those who could satisfy their needs are often home owners. Their current home is an asset, contributing to their affordability potential, or they have sufficient income and are able to satisfy their needs on the open market.
Desire and housing aspiration of those deemed not in need can highlight areas where there may be a lack of suitable open market housing/accommodation. The charts below show the stated number of bedrooms and housing type desired.
2
Number of 1 2 Bed respondents 3 Bed
0 Aspiration of No. of bedrooms
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 11 May/June 2014 2
Number of Bungalow 1 respondents House Self Build house
0 Aspiration of housing type
The aspiration for the number of bedrooms for non affordable housing is for one and three bedroom properties, the majority for houses, one for accommodation on one level including bungalows and flats, and two indicated an interest in self-build as a housing option.
There are households able to afford to their own housing, but they feel there is a lack of suitable housing for them to move to. It is possible that demographic changes and the growing ageing population is having an impact on the demand for open market housing types.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 12 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 1. YOUR HOUSEHOLD
Number of people living in your home … 16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0 5-9 15-19 20-24 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89
Male 0111471181 Female 13308111465
45 survey forms completed this question
Number of people living in your home ...
30
25
20
15
10
5
0 1234
Describe your household ...
Couple 30%
Family - adult children
Family - teenage children 51% Family - young children
No response 4% Other 2% Single 2% 4% 7%
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 13 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 2. WHAT IS THE TENURE OF YOUR HOME?
Tied accomodation - to job
Shared ow nership w ith Housing Association
Ow n home no mortgage
Rent from Private Landlord
Ow n home w ith mortgage
No response
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Is this home ... ? 1
Holiday let Permanent residence
45
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 14 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 3. YOUR HOUSEHOLD'S OCCUPATION Occupations of your household ... 3 Accountant 1 Administration 1 Administrator 1 Builder/Maintenance 1 Business Development Manager 1 Carer 1 Company Director 1CComputor Consultant 1 ustomer Service 3 Director 1 Electrican 1 Estate Worker 2 Farmer 1 Guide/Housekeeper 1 Habitat Management Cont 1 HGV Driver 1HHospital Technican 1 ostel Warden 1 Investment 1 Joiner 1 Landlord 1 Librarian 1 Manager 1 Managing Director 1 Paramedic 1 Project Manager 1 Retail Manager 37 Retired 1 Safety Consultant 2 Secretary 1 Semi Retired 1 Sole Trader 2 Student 1 University Lecturer 1WVoluntary worker 1 riter
Does any of your household work from No. of people working from home home? 1 12
13 10
Miles travelled 8 6
4 32 2
0 No response Yes No 12 Respondents Average miles travelled to work (distance one way)
60
50
40
30
no. of people 20
10
0 Under 5 5-10 10-20 20-30 30-40 50+ miles
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 15 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned
4. LENGTH OF RESIDENCE IN THIS PARISH?
How long have you lived in the parish?
12
10
8
6 households 4
2
0 <5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30 30+ No response years
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 16 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 5. HOUSING REQUIRED
W ho requires homes in the parish?
Other
Self/custom builders
Single people
No further homes are needed
Elderly people
People w ith disabilities
Large f amilies
Small f amilies
Young people
0 5 10 15 20 25
Other: 1 Anyone who wants to live here 1 Couples without children 1 Don’t know
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 17 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 6. OBJECTIONS
Would you support the construction of new homes in the parish for local people?
1
19 No response
Yes
No 26
If No, explain your concerns ... AONB Change village & lack of facilities Charm would disappear with new build Drainage & traffic Enough properties Infrastructure, comms & employment No need No requirement. Lands too narrow Not needed Out of keeping in small village Poor transport, no shops Redundant properties could be developed small village, narrow roads Unable to ascertain need Yes, with caveat
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 18 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 7. POTENTIAL SITES
Sites suitable for housing ... Number of responses
2 Yealand House garden 1 22 Yealand Rd infill 1 Develop around New Inn with brewery 1 Land by Roseacre lnn & Kylnbarrow lnn
1 Any central location 1 Land next to A6 1 Near the school 1 Anywhere in curtilage of village 1 Large residential gardens 1 Next to church(es) 1 Barn adjacent to pub?
5 None 3 Don't know 1 I am not qualified to answer this
* Some responses have been grouped
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 19 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned 8. FUTURE HOUSING NEED IN THIS PARISH
Do you need to move to another home in this parish now or in the next 5 years? 1 7
No response
Yes
No
38
Does anyone living w ith you need a separate home now or in the next 5 years?
11
No response 1 Yes No
34
Note: Respondents can answer “yes” to each question as both current and newly forming households may be included on the same form.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 20 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014
Responses to Part 1 (Questions 1 to 8) - completed by everyone
109 survey forms issued 46 survey forms returned How many members of your family have left this parish in the last 5 years?
30
25
20
15
10
5
0 0 1 2 Number not given
Reason for leaving …
Other
Marriage/Partnership
Job elsew here
00.511.522.533.5
Other: 2 Deceased
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 21 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
9. HOUSING NEED
Details of household that needs to move ... 2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0 20-24 40-49 50-59
Male 000 Female 112
Number of people in the household that needs to move ...
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0 12
CRHT Assessment: Household type ...
34% 33%
Adult child Couple Single
33%
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 22 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
When are you in need of housing in this Parish?
5 years 2
Now 1
0123
10. REASONS FOR HOUSING NEED
Why do you need to move?
1 . Setting up home for the first time
7 . Private tenancy, need more security
8 . In tied housing, need more security
11. Present home in poor condition
Main Reason Additional0123 Reasons
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 23 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
11. YOUR PRESENT HOUSING CIRCUMSTANCES
Tied accommodation - to job
Rent from Private Landlord
Live w ith parents or relatives
012
What kind of house do you live in? 2SFlat 1 emi
How many bedrooms does your home have? 4
3
2
1
0 2
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 24 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
11. YOUR PRESENT HOUSING CIRCUMSTANCES (continued)
Do you have central heating? Do you have double glazing?
No 33% 1
Yes 2 67%
Yes No
If Yes, is it? If "no central heating", how is your home heated? Multi stove/Storage heaters
1 1
Gas Oil
What condition is your home in? If 'bad' or 'very bad', why? 3 Rotten floors, damp & mold cold draughty sub-st
2
1
0 Bad Good
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 25 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
12. RENTING
Do you receive Housing Benefit?
No
3
If you rent your home, how much do you pay each week?
2
1
0 More than £100
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 26 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
13. HOME OWNERS
How much do you think your property is worth?
No Information submitted.
Do you have a mortgage on your current home?
No response
3
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 27 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
14. INCOME
Gross (before tax) combined weekly income for those people who need to move.
£651-700
£501-550
£201-250
012 households
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 28 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
15. YOUR SAVINGS
Savings that could be used to buy a home.
3
2
1
0 No Savings £10-20k
16. YOUR OCCUPATION
How many people who need to move are in the following types of employment?
Self-employed
Working full time
01234
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 29 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
16. YOUR OCCUPATION (Continued) Jobs ... 2 Managers & senior officials 1 Sales & customer service occs 1 Associate professional & technical
Do any of those needing to move work from Number, of those needing to move, who home? work from home 1.2 1 1 0.8 0.6 0.4
2 0.2 Yes No 0 1
Average miles travelled to work (one way) of those needing to move. 4
2 no. of people
0 Under 5 20-30 50+ miles
In which villages/towns do those needing to move work and how long have they worked in each place Location Less 1 yr 1-3 yrs 3-5 yrs 5+ yrs . 0100 Heysham 0100
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 30 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
17. TYPE OF HOME NEEDED
Survey responses ... CRHT Assessment ... 4 3
3 2
2
1 1
0 0 2 bedrooms Unspecified bedrooms
house bungalow flat other house bungalow flat other
Other: 1 or 2 Bed house/flat 1 or 2 bed bunglaow/flat 1 or 2 Bed Bungalow/flat
Are you registered with Choice Based Are you registered on any local Lettings/Council register? Private Landlord waiting list?
3 3 No No
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 31 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
17. TYPE OF HOME NEEDED (continued)
Does anyone needing to move require ...
Accommodation on one level
012
Which would best suit your housing need? CRHT Assessed "Housing Need"
rsion Renting
/Conve
f-build Sel ng ti en R Discounted sale
012 0123 g on open market yin Do you feel there is a lack of suitable existing housing to meet your needs?
3 Yes
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 32 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
17. TYPE OF HOME NEEDED (continued)
If in a position to buy your own home, what CRHT Assessed "Affordability Potential" could you afford? (Income, savings and equity are evaluated to work out respondents AP).
£95,550
£100- £34,482 125,000
£33,930
01 01
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 33 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
18. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?
Numer of responses 1st 1 Silverdale 1 Yealand Preference 1 Yealand Redmayne
2nd 1 Yealand Preference
3rd 1 Storth Preference
Reason for your first choice
Live in this parish now
Have close family ties in this parish
01234
Note: Respondents were able to select more than one reason.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 34 May/June 2014 Yealand Conyers 2014 Part 2a - Responses from those assessed to be in need of affordable housing
3 new/existing households in need
18. WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? (Continued)
What is the furthest away you would be prepared to move?
miles
5-10
01234
Are you a former Former residents: how Former residents: how resident of this Parish long did you live in the long ago did you leave who needs to return? parish (years)? (years)?
No
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 35 May/June 2014 6 . Survey comments The following comments are taken from the survey responses. Some comments have been edited to ensure anonymity of the respondent.
• Land bounded by Roseacre land and Lynbarrow lane to form a village green with pub on one side and church on the other. Lancaster and Kendal have many redundant properties which could be developed, saving travelling.
• Land next to A6 with direct access to A6 not using existing lanes. Close to school.
• Affordable has to be truly affordable to the rural poor who are surviving on £250 per week or less. The nature of the village would be altered and there is a lack of facilities for a larger population. Lack of updated infrastructure and communications and very limited employment.
• Small village with narrow roads which won’t stand more traffic.
• There are enough properties for the requirement of local people. Quite a few empty.
• The village is relatively unspoiled, its charm would disappear with the arrival of new builds.
• Ensure brown sites fully developed, especially centre of Lancaster - should not just be for students.
• It is relatively easy to find somewhere to build houses whether in a good or stupid location, the far bigger problem - as seen in many places - is developing related infrastructure - i.e. roads - that are wide enough - places to park - sensible and safe access to facilities - not creating new traffic jams - building by-passes and bridges to avoid that growing feeling of over congested living everywhere. There is no need for making daily lives worse when building more houses, yes it may cost more, so don’t build homes if you don’t have enough money to do it properly. Thank you.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 36 May/June 2014 7. Housing Market
Sold house prices and open market prices are used as markers to assess those who can afford open market housings and those in need of affordable housing. See Eligibility Criteria for guidelines.
The housing market is more positive than in recent years and is seeing an increase in house prices. The Arnside and Silverdale AONB with its extraordinary protected landscape, wildlife and interesting history, places a further premium on properties making house prices higher in this area.
Houses sold
Properties sold in Yealand Conyers Parish Jun 2013 – Jun 2014 From Right Move
Detached Semi- detached Terraced Flat/Maisonette Overall
Av Price Sales Av Price Sales Av Price Sales Av Price Sales Av Price Sales
£465,000 1 0 £245,000 1 0 £355,000 2
Houses for sale
House prices from Rightmove.co.uk Property Type Number of Bedrooms Open Market Price 1st July 2014
Apartment 3 £ 299,950.00 Old Hall Detached 5 £ 100,000.00 Yealand Road Detached 4 £ 499,950.00 Yealand Road Detached 3 £ 435,000.00 Silverdale Road Detached 3 £ 425,000.00 Dykes Lane Detached 4 £ 395,000.00 Yealand Road Detached 4 £ 380,000.00 Yealand Road Detached 2 £ 295,000.00
Private Rented Accommodation
As at the 1st July 2014 there were no properties on the market to rent in Yealand Conyers Parish.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 37 May/June 2014 Second Homes and Holiday Lets and Empty Properties
The number of second homes and holiday lets can have an impact on rural communities and the sustainability of existing services. Council Tax records (July 14) state there are 9 Second homes and 5 empty properties in Yealand Conyers parish.
Empty properties can have a negative impact on a local community, often being unsightly and the target for vandalism and crime. Lancaster City Council is currently working to reduce the number of empty properties within the area. They can provide advice and assistance to owners of empty properties that they would like to sell or rent out. For further information, please contact the Empty Homes Officer: Tel: 01524 582321.
Returnees and Employees
There is often frustration regarding the lack housing, affordable or market led, for people who have left the parish and wish to return, many to provide family support. Likewise, the lack of housing options can affect individuals employed in the parish.
None of the respondents indicating a housing need stated they were a former resident wishing to return.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 38 May/June 2014 8. Affordable Housing Definition
Affordable housing is a term that is applied to housing with house prices or rents less than open market prices or rents. This does not mean that it is affordable to everyone but there is a range of affordable housing products that cater for different incomes. Affordable housing is generally restricted to people who can’t afford open market house prices or rents and who have a local connection to the area (this varies from housing scheme to scheme).
Social Rented Housing Homes let by social landlords (usually housing associations or local authorities) at rents significantly lower than open market rents charged by private landlords.
Affordable Rented Housing Homes let at rents higher than social rents but no more than 80% of local market rents. These are sometimes called intermediate rents. They are generally managed by housing associations.
Shared Ownership This is where you purchase a share of the property (its equity – generally between 25% and 80%) and the rest is owned by a housing organisation or local authority. A small rent is payable (the smaller the equity share bought the higher the rent will be). Generally purchasers will be able to purchase more of the equity as they can afford to do so.
Shared Equity This is similar to shared ownership but there is no rent payable.
Discounted Sale Homes sold by private developers at a discount where the initial sale price is restricted in line with the Council’s Affordable Housing Prices. When the home is sold the sale price has to be discounted in line with the original discount percentage to make it more affordable for future purchasers. Applicants must complete an Affordable Housing Application Form (contact the council’s Affordable Homes Officer).
Homebuy This is the Government’s term used for its affordable housing products to buy a home. In Cumbria Homebuy is administered by The Dane Group you should register with them if you are interested in shared ownership
Tel: 0300 790 0570 Email: [email protected],
Help to Buy North West 13-15 Rodney Street Liverpool L1 9EF .
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 39 May/June 2014 Eligibility Criteria
Lancaster City Council’s housing allocation policy details about how accommodation is allocated from their stock, and from Registered Social Landlords with whom they work in partnership.
The choice based lettings scheme, known as Ideal Choice Homes is the main route into social housing in the Lancaster district. The scheme also includes rented accommodation from Registered Providers of Social Housing (Housing Association), private rented accommodation, and shared ownership properties for sale.
Lancaster City Council will provide good quality housing advice to all applicants to enable them to make informed decisions about their housing options.
For more information on Lancaster City Councils Allocation Policy and guidance for applicants visit www.idealchoicehomes.co.uk or www.lancaster.gov.uk/idealchoicehome
By telephone: General enquiries (8am - 5pm) 01524 582005 Automated bidding line (24hrs) 0845 5058230
In writing to: PO Box 4 Town Hall Lancaster LA1 1QR
In person at:
Customer Service Centre, Lancaster Town Hall, Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1QR (9am - 5pm).
Customer Service Centre, Morecambe Town Hall, Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AF (9am - 5pm).
By e-mail: [email protected]
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There is no affordable housing in the parish.
There is a small number of affordable houses in some of the surrounding parishes as well as in Carnforth.
None of the households indicating a need stated that they were on the Ideal Choice Homes /Council Register or Private landlord list. It may be a role for the Parish Council to encourage households, especially young people, to register. Anyone aged 16 years or over may apply for rented or low cost home ownership properties.
Registered Social Landlords in the AONB area
South Lakes Housing – tel. 0845 0570080. www.southlakeshousing.co.uk
Two Castles – tel. 01539 733319. www.twocastles.org.uk
Home Group – tel. 0845 6063033. www.homegroup.org.uk
Adactus Housing- tel. 01942 608715. www.adactushousing.co.uk
Lancaster City Council – tel. 01524 582005. www.lancaster.gov.uk/idealchoicehomes
Lancaster City Council's new way of allocating council accommodation in the district is through Ideal Choice Homes. The scheme also includes rented accommodation from Registered Providers of Social Housing (Housing Association), private rented accommodation, and shared ownership properties for sale. Automated bidding line (24hrs) 0845 5058230.
In Cumbria all the above Housing Associations participate in the Cumbria Choice scheme, www.cumbriachoice.org.uk it is used for allocating social and affordable rented housing. Please contact any of the above to register your interest in such housing. This will then enable you to apply for specific housing when it is advertised.
Yealand Conyers Housing Needs Survey 41 May/June 2014 Affordability Calculations
To determine whether households could afford to buy a house on the open market, the following Household Income Calculator is used, in addition to income, savings and other factors are also considered to reach a total for each householder’s Affordability Potential.
Household Income Annual Income (x 52) Mortgage (x 2.9) Mortgage (x 3.5) Dual Income Single Income Less than £100 / week £5,252 £15,230 £18,383 £101 - £150 / week £5,252 - £7,800 £15,230 - £22,620 £18,383 - £27,300 £151 - £200 / week £7,801 - £10,400 £22,621 - £30,160 £27,301 - £36,400 £201 - £250 / week £10,401 - £13,000 £30,161 - £37,700 £36,401- £45,500 £251 – £300 / week £13,001 - £15,600 £37,701 - £45,240 £45,501 - £54,600 £301 - £350 / week £15,601 - £18,200 £45,241 - £52,780 £54,601 - £63,700 £351 - £400 / week £18,201 - £20,800 £52,781 - £60,320 £63,701 - £72,800 £401 - £450 / week £20,801 - £23,400 £60,321 - £67,860 £72,801 - £81,900 £451 - £500 / week £22,401 - £26,000 £67,861 - £75,400 £81,901 - £91,000 £501 - £550 / week £26,001 - £28,600 £75,401 - £82,940 £91,001 - £100,100 £551 - £600 / week £28,601 - £31,200 £82,941 - £90,480 £100,101 - £109,200 £601 - £650 / week £31,201 - £33,800 £90,481 - £98,020 £109,201 - £118,300 £651 - £700 / week £33,801 - £36,400 £98,021 - £105,560 £118,301 - £127,400 £701 - £750 / week £36,401 - £39,052 £105,561 - £113,250 £127,401 - £136,682 £751 - £800 / week £39,053 - £41,600 £113,250 - £120,640 £136,683 - £145,600 £800 + / week £41,601 + £120,640+ £145,601+
Secondary data
As part of the research for this report other data sources have been consulted, including:
• House price data derived from the Land Registry. • Housing Association lettings data and Housing waiting list information. • Cumbria Observatory and Census Data. • Lancaster City Council Tax Department.
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YEALAND CONYERS PARISH HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY By Cumbria Rural Housing Trust
Commissioned by South Lakeland District Council and Lancaster City Council
with support from Arnside & Silverdale AONB Partnership
May/June 2014
…….We need your help!!!
A dedicated Development Plan Document (DPD) is being prepared by South Lakeland District Council and Lancaster City Council for the whole of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Once complete, the DPD will form part of both authorities’ Local Plans. It will identify sites for new housing and employment to meet local needs and will set out planning policies to ensure that development reflects the AONB designation.
We must ensure that this important document uses up-to-date evidence, including a local housing needs survey. This survey will help to identify how many new dwellings are needed and of what type. It will also help make policy for future development in the AONB.
To ensure that the housing needs survey produces as accurate an assessment as possible and the most useful evidence, we need you (and as many other local people as possible!) to complete and return the survey.
Please can every household complete Part 1 of the survey. If anyone in your household is in need of affordable housing now, or in the next five years, please also complete Part 2.
Please return the completed form in the self addressed envelope enclosed by: Monday 16th June 2014
Thank you in advance for your help.
Information given will be kept strictly confidential by Cumbria Rural Housing Trust under the Data Protection Act.
If you have any questions about the survey contact: Cumbria Rural Housing Trust, Redhills Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 0DT. Tel: 01768 210264
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Cumbria Rural Housing Trust Housing Needs Survey
YEALAND CONYERS PARISH 2014
Alternative formats are available upon request.
Part 1: Every household should complete this section
1. Please fill in the number of people living 4. How long have you lived in the parish? in your home ……… years.
10- 15- 20- 25- 30- Age 0-4 5-9 14 19 24 29 39 Male 5. In your view who requires homes in the parish? (tick as many as you want): Female Young people Small families Age 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 89+ Large families Single people Male People with disabilities Elderly people Female Self/custom builders Other (please explain)
…………………………………………………………. ● Which of the following describes your household? No further homes are needed Single Couple Family - young Family – Teenage children children 6. Would you support the construction of Family - adult Other (please explain) new homes in the parish for local people? children Yes No …………………………………………………………. ● If no, explain your concerns:
2. What is the tenure of your home? ………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………….. Own home no mortgage Own home with mortgage 7. Potential sites Rent - Council or Housing Association ● Please list sites suitable for housing Rent from Private Landlord Shared ownership with Housing Association 1. Tied accommodation – to job 2. 3. Live with parents or relatives
Other (please explain) 8. Future housing need in this parish ...... ● Do you need to move to another home Yes No ● Is this home…? in this parish now or in the next 5 yrs?
Permanent residence Holiday let If YES please complete part 2 → Holiday home Second Home
● Does anyone living with you need a Yes No separate home in this parish now or in 3. List the occupations of your household the next 5 yrs? and the average miles travelled to work? If YES please complete part 2 → Occupation Distance (one way) ● How many members of your family have left this parish in the last 5 yrs?
● Please give the reason for leaving.
Lack of affordable housing Job elsewhere
● Does any of your household work from home? Further Lack of public transport Yes How Many? _____ No education
Other (please explain) Marriage/Partnership
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For extra survey forms please contact Cumbria Rural Housing Trust. should c Part 2: Complete this section if you need another home in the parish now or in the next 5 years.
9. Details of household that needs to move ● What kind of house do you live in (flat, semi- detached, terraced etc) 10- 15- 20- 25- 30- Age 0-4 5-9 14 19 24 29 39 Male ● How many bedrooms does your home have? ...... • Do you have central heating? Female No Yes, gas Age 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 89+ Yes, oil Yes, electric Male Yes, solid fuel
Female ● If no, how is your home heated? ………………………………………………………......
● When are you in need of housing in this Parish? ● Do you have double glazing? Now Within 12 months Within 3 years Within 5 years Yes No
● What condition is your home in? 10. Reasons for housing need Very good Good Fair ● Why do you need to move? (tick all that apply) Bad Very bad 1 Setting up home for the first time
2 Couple setting up home together ●If “bad” or “very bad”, please explain why 3 Present home too small (ie. cold, damp, draughty etc) 4 Present home too large
5 Present home too expensive
6 Private tenancy ending shortly The answers in the next section help us assess 7 Private tenancy, need more security how much you can afford to pay for new housing. 8 In tied housing, need more security Any information given in this section Q12 – Q16 will be kept strictly confidential. 9 Family breakup 10 Cannot manage stairs 11 Present home in poor condition 12. Renting 12 Renting, but would like to buy ● Do you receive housing benefit? 13 Moved away and wish to return
14 Disabled, need specially adapted home Yes No 15 To give/receive family support ● If you rent your home how much do you pay each 16 To be closer to employment week? 17 Homeless
18 Other (please explain) Less than £50 £51 - £75 £76 - £100 More than £100 ……………………………………………………… ● Which is the main reason for moving? If more than £100 how much do you pay? £………….. Write number ………..
13. Home owners 11. What are your present housing ● How much do you think your property is worth? circumstances?
Less than £75,000 £75,000-£100,000 Own home with no mortgage £100,000-£125,000 £125,000-£150,000 Own home with mortgage £150,000-£175,000 £175,000-£200,000 £200,000-£250,000 £250,000-£300,000 Rent from Private Landlord £300,000-£350,00 £350,000-£400,000 Rent from Council or Housing Association £400,000-£450,000 Over £450,000 Shared ownership with Housing Association ● Do you have a mortgage on your current home? Tied accommodation – to job Live with parents or relatives Yes No
Lodging with another household ● How much do you owe? £……………...
OtherYealand (please Conyers explain) Housing Needs Survey 45 How long does it have to run?May/June ……… 2014 yrs ● 14. Income ● How long have they worked in each place? ● What is the gross (before tax) combined weekly income for those people who need to move. Less 1 yr 1-3 yrs 3-5 yrs 5+ yrs Income includes wages, pensions & Tax Credits. Do not 1. include Housing Benefit, Child Benefit, Job Seekers 2. Allowance or Council Tax Benefit. (tick one only) 3. • If this question not is filled in and you are in 4. housing need, your response cannot be used to help justify the need for affordable housing.
Under £100 £101-£150 £151-£200 17. What type of home do you need? £201-£250 £251-£300 £301-£350 £351-£400 £401-£450 £451-£500 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4 bed 5 + £501-£550 £551-£600 £601-£650 House £651-£700 £701-£750 £750-£800 Bungalow £800-£850 £851-£900 £900+ Flat Other (please explain)
15. Do you have any savings that could be ……………………………………………………… used to buy a home? Yes No
● Are you registered with Choice No savings Under £5k £5k - £10k Based Lettings/Council register? £10k - £20k £20k - £30k Over £30k ● Are you registered on any local If over £30k, please state amount: £………………… Private Landlord waiting list?
● Does anyone needing to move require: Please do not include any equity from your home. This is covered in Q 13. Access for Accommodation on wheelchair one level Help with personal Sheltered housing 16. How many people who need to move care are in the following types of employment? Extra Care housing
No. Occupation type ● Please tell us more about any health or mobility Working full time problems. Working part time Unemployed and seeking work Unemployed and not seeking work Retired In full time further/higher education ● Which would best suit your housing need?
Other (please explain) Buying on open Renting market ● List the occupations of those needing to move Residential care Shared ownership and the average miles travelled to work. Self-build/custom Sheltered housing Occupation Distance (one way) build 1. Extra Care housing Other (please explain) 2. ……………………………………………………… 3. 4. ● Do you feel there is a lack of suitable existing Do any of work from housing to meet your needs? Yes No ● those needing to move home? ● If in a position to buy your own home, what could Yes How Many? ……… No you afford?
● In which villages/towns do they work? Under £75,000 £75,000-£100,000
1. £100,000-£125,000 £125,000-£150,000 2. £150,000-£175,000 £175,000-£200,000 3. £200,000-£250,000 £300,000+ 4. If more than £300,000, please state amount: £………
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to move? 1. 2. 5-10 miles 10-20 miles 20-30 miles 3. 30-40 miles 40-50 miles 50+ miles
● Please give the reasons for your first choice. ● Are you a former resident of this Parish who needs to return?
I was born/grew up in this Parish Yes No I live in this Parish now ● If yes, how long did you live in the parish?……yrs I am currently employed in this Parish and I have been employed here for…..... years • If yes, how long ago did you leave?...... yrs If employed in parish only, where do you live now? ……………………………………………. ● If yes, reason for leaving. I have close family ties in this Parish Lack of affordable housing I need to move to take up employment in this Lack of employment opportunities Parish Lack of effective public transport system Other (please explain) To take up further/higher education
Other (please explain)
Contact details - optional
We may need to contact you for more information about your needs. Information will be kept strictly confidential by Cumbria Rural Housing Trust under the Data Protection Act. Your name and address will not be passed on to any other party.
Name: Address:
Postcode: Tel: Email:
Comments/further info:
Thank you Thank you on behalf of Cumbria Rural Housing Trust for taking the time to complete the survey. Please return in the enclosed stamped addressed envelope.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th June 2014
If you have any questions about the survey contact: Cumbria Rural Housing Trust, Redhills Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 0DT. Tel: 01768 210264
Email: [email protected] Data Protection Registration Number Z810236X Charity No. 1064136 Company No. 2920997
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